Synpulse, is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas Schaffner to Managing Partner, while also appointing Prasanna Venkatesan to Senior Partner. In his new role, Thomas Schaffner will join Synpulse’s senior leadership team alongside the firm’s four existing Managing Partners: Konrad Niggli, Yves Roesti, Silvan Stüssi, and Salomon Wettstein.
A Swiss native, Thomas Schaffner has been part of Synpulse for nearly 20 years, making significant contributions to the company’s development throughout his career. In recent years, as Head of Synpulse UK, he spearheaded the growth of the UK market, with the local team expanding rapidly under his leadership. Since January 2024, he has been leading Synpulse’s Swiss office while also holding global responsibility for the Banking Industry division.
Schaffner has successfully led numerous large-scale transformation projects for core banking platforms, supporting banks across Europe in designing efficient operating models, sourcing strategies, and process frameworks. Additionally, he has been a key driver of digital transformation within the industry, defining digital strategies and ecosystems and overseeing their subsequent implementation.
Commenting on his appointment, Thomas Schaffner said: "I am grateful for the trust placed in me and proud to lead Synpulse into the future as Managing Partner. Our industry is undergoing profound changes, and I look forward to working with our teams and clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions."
Konrad Niggli, Managing Partner and CEO of Synpulse, also commented on the promotion: "Thomas Schaffner is an outstanding leader whose dedication and expertise have significantly shaped Synpulse over the past two decades. His promotion to Managing Partner emphasises the importance of transformation and innovation in the financial services industry. We are excited to see him continue delivering value globally for our clients."
Schaffner’s promotion is published alongside the announcement of Prasanna Venkatesan’s appointment as Senior Partner, highlighting Synpulse’s commitment to nurturing top talent and expanding its global presence.
About Synpulse
Synpulse is a global professional services company and a valued partner of leading players in the financial services and related industries. We optimise the proximity to our clients and deep domain expertise to create sustainable value using technology as a business driver. Leveraging our strong network of over 100 ecosystem partners, we accompany our clients throughout their transformation journey – from strategy and development to implementation and management. With our tech powerhouse, Synpulse8, we collaborate with our clients to co-create digital experiences with innovative technologies and proprietary methods. Synpulse is powered by the passion and commitment of its more than 1000 employees from 21 offices who come from over 30 countries.
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